• €349 or 3 monthly payments of €150

Silver: Relaxed fit tops

  • Course
  • 65 Lessons
  • 183-day access

If you want to learn how to make clothes, start making clothes ;)

This course is designed specifically for beginners, it will help you develop the basic understanding of garment design & construction.

You will learn how to work with your measurements, design and make a great variety of relaxed fit tops. From simple t-shirts to hoodies, boxy shirts and jackets - we'll guide you through each step in a kind encouraging way.

Scroll below to see the entire course breakdown!

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"Courses are wonderfully organised, breaking down complex sewing projects into manageable, step-by-step videos. I love how I can work at my own pace and can always go back to some lessons if I need to.

But my favourite thing about these courses is how Elizaveta 'normalises' mistakes and shows how to fix them. She doesn't just ignore these slip-ups during her videos; she actually shows you how to fix them or what to do if you don’t have enough fabric, for example. This approach has been a game-changer for me because it not only teaches you how to sort out your mistakes but also helps you see that making mistakes is a NORMAL part of the process. It made a huge difference in my sewing journey. And also, whether you want it or not, you start becoming much more creative."

COURSE CONTENTS

ALL LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE

MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome to the course

1.2 Tools you'll need for the course

1.3 Free tools checklist from Arkdefo

1.4 Cm to Inch conversion table

1.5 How to take your measurements

MODULE 2. BOXY TOP PATTERN

2.1 What is a boxy top pattern

2.2 What is the logic behind boxy top pattern

2.3 How to make a boxy top pattern with your measurements

2.4 Understand construction of a boxy top

2.5 Making a test top to check the fit & correct the pattern

MODULE 3. DESIGN & SEW NECKLINES

3.1 How to design different necklines

3.2 Woven necklines: what is facing

3.3 How to sew a facing to the neckline

3.4 V-neck (woven fabrics)

3.5 Crew neck (knit fabrics)

3.6 V-neck (knit fabrics)

MODULE 4. DESIGN & SEW A BOXY COTTON TOP

4.1 Garment construction for a boxy top

4.2 Woven top pattern + cutting fabric

4.3 How to make a bias tape

4.4 Bias tape facing

4.5 Sewing a simple boxy top

MODULE 5. DESIGN & SEW A JERSEY T-SHIRT

5.1 Pattern for a V-neck t-shirt

5.2 How to cut jersey fabric

5.3 How to sew knits with a domestic sewing machine

5.4 How to sew a neat V-neck with jersey fabric

5.5 How to finish off a jersey top

MODULE 6. DESIGN & SEW AN OVERSIZED T-SHIRT

6.1 Draft a pattern for an oversized t-shirt

6.2 How to add a sleeve

6.3 How to sew a t-shirt neckline with the same fabric

6.4 Simple way to finish jersey hems

MODULE 7. DESIGN & SEW LONG SLEEVE BOXY TOP

7.1 How to design a pattern for a long sleeve top

7.2 Draft a pattern for a long sleeve top

7.3 How to design a boat neckline

7.4 How to adjust your pattern to the cut of fabric you have

7.5 How to work with striped fabrics

7.6 How to cut & sew striped fabric

MODULE 8. DESIGN & SEW A HOODIE

8.1 How to design a hoodie

8.2 How to design a pattern with raglan sleeve

8.3 How to make a pattern for a hood

8.4 How to sew a hood

8.5 How to sew a pretty hood-lace-hole

8.6 How to sew a lined hood

8.7 How to attach a hood to the neckline

8.9 How to sew cuffs to a hoodie

MODULE 9. DESIGN & SEW A KIMONO

9.1 How to make a kimono pattern

9.2 How to make a pattern for kimono facing

9.3 How to sew facing to the kimono opening

9.4 How to sew a jersey cardigan

MODULE 10. DESIGN & SEW A BOXY SHIRT

10.1 How to make a top pattern with a button stand

10.2 How to make a straight-band collar pattern

10.3 How to make a pattern for a long boxy shirt with slits

10.4 How to sew a collar to the shirt

10.5 How to sew facings to the curvy hem

10.6 How to add shoulder straps to a sleeve

10.7 Sewing side seams, facings, button stands and a collar

10.8 Finishing sleeves with the bias tape

10.9 Sewing button-holes & buttons

MODULE 11. DESIGN A SEW A ZIPPED JACKET

11.1 Making a pattern for a hooded parka

11.2 French seams for waxed cotton jacket

11.3 Adding pockets to the lined jacket

11.4 Inserting a zip into the lined jacket

11.5 Connecting lining to the to jacket

11.6 Making a lined hood with buttons

11.7 Connecting a hood to the parka

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TIME LIMITED SELF LEARNING

• 6 months access to the course

• acces to student community

€399 (or 3 x €150)

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ENHANCED TIME LIMITED SELF LEARNING

• 6 months access to the course

• access to student community

• free fabric guide (value €199)

• free style guide (RRP €299)

• free pockets course (RRP €99)

€499 (or 3 x €180)

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LIFE TIME ACCESS & TEACHER'S SUPPORT

• Life time access to the course

• Life time access to the student community

• Free fabric guide (value €199)

• Free style guide (RRP €299)

• Free pockets course (RRP €99)

• Life time access to free sewing course (value €299)

• Q&A on demand

• Future lessons free